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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.60, 3,230.40 and 593.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.60, 3,230.40 and 593.60 is: 890.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.60 : 3,230.40 = 593.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.60/3,230.40 = 593.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.60x = 3,230.40 × 593.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.60x = 1,917,565.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,565.44/2,153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.40

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